Growing in Christ Sermon Series
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CHURCH DIRECTORY Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor PASTORAL STAFF EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP OFFICE OF THE SR. PASTOR Rev. Rochelle Michael, Dir. Ministry and Deacon Wilfred Bentley, Melody Morgan, Pastoral Services Exec. Dir. Operations Exec. Asst. to the Pastor Rev. Mark Barclay, Assoc. Pastor Daryle Brown, Deacon Karen Cupil, Admin. Asst. Exec. Dir. of Multi-Media Comm. Rev. Carmin Frederick-James, Assoc. Pastor Brenda Tillman, Admin. Asst. Rev. Dr. Stacey L. Edwards-Dunn, Rev. Aaron McLeod, Rev. Michael D. Jacobs, Assoc. Pastor Exec. Min. of Community Exec. Dir. of Special Projects Rev. Neichelle Guidry, Assoc. Pastor Engagement and Transformation Rev. Linda Mootry-Dodd, Assoc. Pastor Ebony Only, Exec. Dir. of Human Resources Rev. Barbara A. Heard, Vol. Assoc. Pastor Rev. Mark A. Smith, Rev. Clyde White, Vol. Assoc. Pastor Exec. Minister of Stewardship PROGRAM STAFF Bryan Johnson, Dir. Sacred Music Dr. Julia Speller, Dir. Christian Ed. Min. Jasmin Taylor, Digi Pastor Wednesday Praise and Prayer Sunday Worship Services 11:30 a.m. - Prayer Service 7:14 a.m. & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - Prayer Service LIVE Sunday Webcasts (Praise Service begins 7:00 p.m. - Wednesday @ The Well 7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. 15 minutes prior) www.trinitychicago.org Saturday Church School 9:00 a.m. Youth Church Radio Broadcast 7:14 a.m., 10:45 a.m. CFABS Bible Study Sundays, 6:00 p.m. 773-966-1507 WVON 1690 AM Bible Discovery Hour For current schedule, 9:45 a.m. Visit www.trinitychicago.org Church Hours 400 West 95th Street Monday – CLOSED Chicago, Illinois 60628 - 1120 Tuesday through Friday Telephone (773) 962-5650 @TrinityChicago 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. www.trinitychicago.org Saturdays • 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. #TrinityChicago Sundays • 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Table of Contents Order of Worship (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m.) .................................................. 2 Hymn of Praise "God Has Work For Us To Do" ................................................................... 3 Unison Scripture .................................................................................................................3 Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns ......................................................................................... 4 Lenten Fast ......................................................................................................................... 5 Pastor Moss' Upcoming Sermons and Wednesday@TheWell Messages ...........................6 Pastor Moss' Speaking Engagement/Stay Connected Update ............................................7 Artists-in-Residence/Singles Community ........................................................................... 8 Atrium and Fellowship Hall Consecration ...........................................................................9 #HEARMENOW Weekend Series/Senior Squad Up .......................................................... 10 Immabasi and Family Caregivers Support/Freedom School Gospel Run ..........................11 Women's Conference 2017 .............................................................................................. 12 Women's Conference 2017 Fitness Party/Ad book .......................................................... 13 Blaine DeNye Library/Easter Egg Hunt ............................................................................. 14 New Member Class .......................................................................................................... 15 Akiba .................................................................................................................................16 Endeleo ............................................................................................................................ 17 Calendar/Divine Imagination............................................................................................ 18 Events ............................................................................................................................... 19 Party With A Purpose ....................................................................................................... 20 Ethiopia Trip/Ethiopian Sojourn Reading Assignments .................................................... 21 Churchwide Theme 2017 ................................................................................................. 23 Service and Support ......................................................................................................... 24 OF CONTENTS TABLE Trinity UCC Media and Technology Protocols Photography and Recording: Still photography, videography and audio recording of our worship services, ministry programs and community services is prohibited on church property, without prior expressed approval from Trinity United Church of Christ. To request permission, contact Daryle Brown, Executive Director of Multi-Media Communications, at 773-966-1544. Media: If visiting in an official media capacity, please be sure to check-in at our reception desk upon arrival. WiFi: Trinity UCC offers Wifi for our members and visitors as a courtesy, so that they may participate in our worship services and ministry. User ID: trinity Password: guest Listening Assistance: As we endeavor to maintain a sacred worship experience, please return listening devices following the Benediction. An Audio Technician is available in the sound room for 15 minutes following each service for the return of your device. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION! March 19, 2017 ©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. 1 Order of Worship - 7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Opening Song .............................................................................................................“God Is Great” Choral Introit ...................................................................................................... “All People of God” Opening Song .................................................................................................... “Worship The Lord” Hymn of Praise ...................................................................................“God Has Work For Us To Do” Unison Scriptures ....................................................................................... Matthew 25:31-46 (NIV) [PLEASE REMAIN STANDING FOR THE READING OF THE WORD] Invocation Parish Concerns Visitor Recognition Passing of the Peace The Pastor’s Word Baby Dedication The Service of Giving Offertory Sentences Tithes and Offerings Altar Call ....................................................................................................“Help Us To Love Others” Sermon ..................................................................“Growing In Christ, Pt. 3: I Choose Compassion” Hymn of Invitation Order of Worship - 6:00 p.m. Opening Song ...................................................................................................“Lord You Are Good” Ministry of Music.......................................................................................“Help Us To Love Others” Sermon ..................................................................“Growing In Christ, Pt. 3: I Choose Compassion” Hymn of Invitation The Service of Giving Offertory Sentences Tithes and Offerings Altar Call/Benediction **The Order of Worship is subject to change, at the dictation of the Holy Spirit… March 19, 2017 2 ©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. Hymn of Praise Unison Scripture GOD HAS WORK MATTHEW 25:31-46 (NIV) FOR US TO DO 31“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. 32All the nations will be gathered before him, Til all the jails are empty and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. And all the bellies filled; 33He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. Till no one hurts 34“Then the King will say to those on his right, or steals or lies, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you And no more blood gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you is spilled. invited me in, 36I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ God has work for us to do, 37“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and God has work for us to do; give you something to drink? 38When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and Till God’s will is done clothe you? 39When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ 40“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these And things are made new, brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ God has work for us, 41“Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire SCRIPTURE PRAISE/UNISON OF HYMN work for us to do. prepared for the devil and his angels. 42For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, 43I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’ 44“They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry